Procurement Associate at One Acre Fund
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
Function: Finance & Logistics
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Procurement Associate
Job Location: Bungoma, Kenya
Commitment: 1 year Contract Position
Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking an individual to take position in the organization as Procurement Associate. One Acre Fund is looking for young, hardworking, and talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Contract details: Renewable contract subject to performance
Candidate Profile
Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):
- Completion and good results in high school and college
- Minimum 1 year work experience in the procurement field or a similar field
- Strong work ethic and ability to handle a demanding, high pressure environment
- Ability to think strategically to solve challenging problems and requests
- Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational, customer service, and multi-tasking skills
- Strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity
- Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong mathematics skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with International and Kenyan Procurement standards and best practices
- Willing to work and reside in Bungoma, Western with some possible travel to Nyanza
Procurement Associate Roles and Responsibilities
- Receive and process purchase requests from various districts and departments in OAF Kenya
- Solicit market prices and bids from vendors for approval before order placement
- Place purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Quality check item quality and quantity upon initial receipt of goods
- Strategically source goods and services from suppliers from all over Kenya
- Update and improve vendor database
- Prepare and submit documentation for payment approval and for filing
- Take lead on special procurement project such as fleet management and warehouse scouting
- Provide administrative support to Procurement Managers
- Manage high level of data integrity in Procurement databases
- Accurately use procurement tools for soliciting quotations, selecting suppliers, and processing orders
- Possibly offer logistical support during One Acre Fund input delivery periods
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews.
We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Location: The Procurement Assistant will work in our Bungoma office.
Preferred Start Date: Mid September
Compensation: Competitive Salary
Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and small transportation allowances
Career development: Career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Procurement Associate + the place you heard of the position) plus your salary expectation
Application End Date: August 20th 2014
I am very greatful for this opportunity and being a recent graduate,I am contended with the requirements and have applied
Its an honor to have this opportunity to work in your organization. i have appilied and meet your expectations.